XBPlay
- November 30, 2023
- Studio08 Development
- 7h median play time
Get on SteamXBPlay is an adventure game that offers a single-player experience, taking around 7 hours to complete. It allows you to stream your console games to your device in 1080p or 720p quality, with multiple clarity boost algorithms. The game also supports simulated and direct mouse and keyboard input, as well as connected controllers and touch input, with many customizable settings.
Reviews
- XBPlay provides a seamless and user-friendly experience for remote play and cloud gaming on the Steam Deck, often outperforming the official Xbox app.
- The app allows for extensive customization and offers features like image sharpening, making it a great choice for Xbox gamers looking to enhance their streaming experience.
- Many users report that XBPlay works flawlessly with a solid internet connection, providing smooth gameplay and minimal lag, making it a worthwhile investment for Xbox and Steam Deck owners.
- Several users experienced significant issues with the app, including it causing their Steam Deck to crash or become unresponsive, leading to the need for factory resets.
- The app has been criticized for its outdated user interface and for requiring an Xbox console for full functionality, which can be misleading for those expecting cloud gaming access without a console.
- Many users reported inconsistent performance, with issues such as lag, audio dropouts, and error messages, particularly after updates, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Users report that optimization varies significantly, with some finding improved performance by adjusting settings to stream at 720p, resulting in smooth gameplay without lag or stuttering. However, others express frustration over navigation issues within the app and hope for future updates to enhance latency performance, especially compared to the original Xbox app on Windows. Overall, while many experience excellent performance, there are still areas for improvement.
“Update - I discovered in the advanced settings of the app that I can force it to stream at 720p, and performance is way better!”
“No lag, no stuttering, everything works like a charm.”
“Additionally, the performance is fantastic, far better than when using the Xbox app on other mobile platforms.”
“I am not able to get the same performance that others claim to get.”
“Performance using this app is nothing like the original Xbox app on Windows.”
“Hopes for future updates to improve latency performance.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay experience is generally smooth and solid, though some users report fluctuating frame rates on consoles, leading to instability. Additionally, minor interface issues on devices like the Steam Deck can be improved with adjustments in settings.
“Great app that works very well, providing a very smooth gameplay experience.”
“My home internet is 300-400 Mbps download and 30-40 Mbps upload, and the frame rate on my Xbox Series console was constantly fluctuating between 35-60 FPS, making gameplay very unstable.”
“The interface and fonts are a little small on a Steam Deck, but the gameplay experience is solid after a few tweaks in the options.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant lag, frequent bugs, and frame rates dropping to 5-15 fps on Xbox X. Many experienced crashes, including one user who encountered a crash on their Steam Deck, leading to requests for refunds after extensive troubleshooting.
“Laggy, buggy, 5 to 15 fps on Xbox Series X; crashed my Steam Deck for the first time. I went for a refund.”
“75 minutes in, and I spent 75 minutes troubleshooting.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express deep appreciation for the developers, highlighting the emotional connection fostered by the game's impact. However, some frustration is noted regarding technical issues, suggesting that not all players are able to fully engage with the emotional experience due to these barriers.
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that users are experiencing issues with logging in, particularly due to geographic restrictions, which may affect their ability to fully appreciate the game's graphics.
